[Q] rooting an ATT Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A using Mac OS? - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need to root "using Mac OS" 10.5.8 (using terminal or?) for AT&T Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A. Please continue developing the rooting for this device. With all due appreciation and respect for de la vega and XDA devel., Chainfire et. al. I really need a simple rooting procedure for the Mac that will not delete or change any data, settings, or apps. on the phone. (like the T-mobile rooting).
Last years' ATT Note ''2" rooting by galaxynote2.com with others was simply brilliant!! Please don't stop refining and provide help with the Mac OS for ATT Note 3 as soon as you can. I have great admiration for all the folks who create these work throughs. They make life so much more productive and give hope to the masses. Thanks for the fantastic jobs and I hope to see a clean and simple procedure for the N900A with Mac any day now! I'll keep looking back every day. Much much obliged.

as far as I can tell heimdall doesn't support the note 3 yet.

I will use parallels and or virtual box unless that's been used with no success?
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dincdoes.me said:
I will use parallels and or virtual box unless that's been used with no success?
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Seen posts from others that using a virtual setup has not worked.
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This worked but it's kinda expensive if your only going to use it once.. works pretty damn good
www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
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waiting for mac os root for ATT note 3
designgears said:
as far as I can tell heimdall doesn't support the note 3 yet.
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I don't think hiemdall has a note 3 update also yet. With the note "2" ATT rooting, the entire process files only took less than 50mb of data (using a Mac)! de la vega for some reason not only erases everything but is 2.2GB in size. Appreciate the start, but there must be a better and more efficient way. Hope the wizards write a more optimal program soon. I have to wait. It's hard!

I don't care how much bandwidth I consume root makes me a very happy camper even if I'm stuck mac os till tax time. Caught a great deal on Craigslist an Apple novelty store was going out of business selling G5 macs for 100 bucks fully loaded couldn't pass it up. But I now realize how it is a pain in the arse to do things on these things... thanks for root package again DG is always their to impress me
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This was the first Samsung phone I couldn't root on my mac using vmware fusion running windows 7. Did it on the PC in my office

dincdoes.me said:
I will use parallels and or virtual box unless that's been used with no success?
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I've not had success flashing with Parallels in the past.
Rooting might be a different story; although, if you get to a step that involves rebooting your device - tread lightly. Mac OS will initialize the device before Parallels.

I will confirm that I made a soft brick using VMFusion and Windows XP, ended up using my Windows 8 machine worked fine then.

Rooted fine on Mac using parallels 9 with Windows 7. Install Samsung USB drivers for Windows and you are set.
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ReggieSmith said:
Seen posts from others that using a virtual setup has not worked.
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Just a guess on my part but virtual machines have traditionally had trouble with serial devices, even enterprise level VMs have this not the freebie desktop ones.
That said I'd recommend giving up 20GB of your drive by making a bootcamp partition and running Windows natively.

Edbert said:
Just a guess on my part but virtual machines have traditionally had trouble with serial devices, even enterprise level VMs have this not the freebie desktop ones.
That said I'd recommend giving up 20GB of your drive by making a bootcamp partition and running Windows natively.
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Rooted using kingo
Parallels 8 and windows xp sp3.
No prob.
Wish we could root natively in OSX

redrover69 said:
Rooted using kingo
Parallels 8 and windows xp sp3.
No prob.
Wish we could root natively in OSX
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what device are you using and model? I tried to use Kingo and it doesnt do anything
i am using an Note 3... running on 4.3... model SM-N900A

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Do I need drivers on my computer to use us tethering?

I just moved and dont have internet yet and want to tether my phone via usb to my desktop but I can't get an internet connection. Im on windows 7 64bit. Thanks in advance.
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bradleyG said:
I just moved and dont have internet yet and want to tether my phone via usb to my desktop but I can't get an internet connection. Im on windows 7 64bit. Thanks in advance.
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Wifi tethering. If you need to charge too, you can use USB for that and still use wifi for the data.
My desktop doesn't have wireless. So I need to use usb tethering
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Well... a driver is a peice of software that lets any device and computer communicate... im gonna go out on a limb and say that you proabably need drivers to tether.
studacris said:
Well... a driver is a peice of software that lets any device and computer communicate... im gonna go out on a limb and say that you proabably need drivers to tether.
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Well I figured that haha do you have an idea of where I can find the drivers?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Ya you do cuase I tried to tether to a computer and on xp I had to get drivers to tether.
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You have to have a rom that has tethering enabled. On fusion I went to wireless network. There is a selection for Tethering select that and you should see a check box. You need to check that.
As long as you have the usb drivers installed for the captivate windows will see the phone as a network connection in the network connections section of control panel. Select the android connection and you should be on the internet.
BTW this is all on Windows 7 64bit pro. I would hazard a guess that all flavors of Win 7 will be the same and Vista would be similar. As for XP not sure its pretty old.
Thanks for the help everyone, I actually got it working with the Captivate drivers yesterday thanks to studacris' link. It's really irritating trying to find stuff like that from mobile haha. Thanks for the help though
(Not to hijack, but just because it relates to drivers and tethering.) A few months ago, I was able to tether to a wifi router over a usb cable through the captivate using a right-out-of-the-gate ubuntu 10.10 install (diagram that sentence - I dare you). In other words, ubuntu pc-usb-captivate tethering-wifi.
So if you have an ubuntu install with no wifi access, the captivate should be able to do it for you. I realize this isn't the op's situation, but it might be a good thing for someone to keep in kind if they don't have a wireless card yet.
drivers
I just got a new Win7 64bit laptop, had to install Both the Samsung USB Drivers, AND Kies Mini to get tethering to work.
Just the Samsung USB drivers were not enough.
What i did i went to walmart and bought bluetooth chip for 20$ installed the solfware and simply paired them it work fine it was slightly slow for you tube but none the less it was like carring a modum in my pocket
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Anyone Still Using KingoRoot??

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I'm still rooted with kingo. Until they find something definitively wrong with it I don't feel like going through the hassle of wiping my phone and starting from scratch.
I had already rooted using it. As soon as they come out with an actual reason to not use it I'll unroot immediately. Until then I'm fine with a working root .
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nope not after what happened with me
i think there is something up with kingo. i had some weird issues with it when i tried it. for one i couldnt get the custom icon off the screen no matter what i did with kingo root. kingo root kept stuff running in the back ground which i didnt like at all. all my firewall and antivirus software went crazy and flagged, blocked, and deleted it right away. i went back to the first root method with root de la vega and after the first try my custom icon is gone and nothing is flagged or suspicious
I'm still using it. It's working perfectly and flawlessly for me. Until I see hard evidence I don't see a point in switching especially since I do not want to wipe. If I get bored and decide to re flash for the hell of it I'll use de la Vega obviously but as of now I'm content.
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I had Kingo until all this stuff about it being dangerous. My phone ran great with it but I got kinda freaked out.
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I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.
seano666 said:
I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.
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You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.
Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly?
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You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.
seano666 said:
Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.
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Gary02468 said:
You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.
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Understood and agreed. I'm just going by the thoughts of how evil everyone thinks they are. Yes it's shady they were collecting data but oh well. And like you said, what could they possibly do with that data anyway.
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I'm rooted with it and sticking with it.
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same here, sticking with it, and used their app to root my LG G Pad 8.3 (literally just released) and it's running great.
I was using it for a quick minute but have since moved on..
I'm still using it and it appears to be running great. I've not received any hard evidence that it is anything but good rooting software.
Dose the kingo install any apps on the phone beside the su and the supersu?
If it collect the IMEI what is the point from formatting/unrooting or flashing the phone? It already done!!
(Q) Can't remove custom status after running Kingo root.
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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drakeymcmb said:
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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You can't be serious....
alemkr said:
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA
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I had to reboot mine several times in order for the custom status message to go away. Is everything still checked when you go back in to the Wanam settings?
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Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus.
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Your "computer" detected it? Which anti-virus software are you using? And what steps have to taken to find out if it's a false positive?
Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone
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You guarantee it? What compensation are you prepared to offer Kingo and their users if your guarantee is false?

Have you rooted YOUR Tmobile (or any) G Flex.?

I was just curious if anyone out there has Rooted their T-mo or Other carrier G Flex. I love aspects of Rooted devices (Vibrant, Sensation, Galaxy 2,3 various other devices) however I have found that with a lot of the newer devices that are coming out, I haven't really felt the need to root. Are there any real advantages to rooting my G Flex, or if Im happy with it should I just leave it be?
More specifically however, has anyone used the VROOT method?
Not yet I'm really happy with it I feel like I don't want to **** anything up
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Well on the ATT model there is a ton of bloat as well as Carrier IQ. So yeah I rooted and am happy now.
TMO here and I've rooted for AdAway and Root Explorer. Think I'm going to wait for a solid recovery to be released before I do much more.
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Evofusion said:
Not yet I'm really happy with it I feel like I don't want to **** anything up
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Same here and I'm a flash whore coming from the G2.
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Think I'm going to wait for a solid recovery to be released before I do much more.
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Not yet, I guess given that the phone was just recently released I want to wait until there is (or isn't) significant developer support for this phone. If not, then I won't do any modifications with it and dump it in 6 months and use a JUMP from Tmo.
Since I rooted, is my Jump nullified meaning I can't use it now?
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Tmobile does NOT care if your phone is rooted when you go to use a Jump..
I have the T-Mobile flex and i rooted with ioroot. So that i can use xposed +gravity for pie and expanded
desktop view. Works flawlesssly!!!!!
I'll probably root once there is a working TWRP recovery..until then, I can wait, cause this phone is so sweet is so many ways right out of the box..
I have Tmobile flex. I rooted to get rid of bloat and so I can use titanium backups. I have to say, there are some similarities between LG UI and touchwiz but I think LG has this a little better organized. Haven't played with exposed on here yet but I will.
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Bought the G Flex release day and rooted that same night! Got rid if the bloat with TiB and now messing with some of the xposed modules. Best. Choice. Ever.
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Are there any sprint user that rooted there phones and could maybe list the bloatware apps that they had removed? Im thinking of rooting my phone so i can uninstall couple of bloatware there but since im new to LG im not sure which apps are safe to uninstall besides the sprint crap any help would be appreciated thanks.
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which method did you tmobile guys use to root? there is the adb command method, and I also say a new method today, using a windows interface from a Chinese website..
thanks
wase4711 said:
which method did you tmobile guys use to root? there is the adb command method, and I also say a new method today, using a windows interface from a Chinese website..
thanks
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Thats what im about to use the new simple method im not big on adb since i really never used it always had it very simple when it came to rooting i dont know much about adb never used it like that.
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please post here after you try it!
wase4711 said:
which method did you tmobile guys use to root? there is the adb command method, and I also say a new method today, using a windows interface from a Chinese website..
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I used ioroot..manual method. Did you have trouble with that one?
I haven't rooted yet; just got this thing on Thursday, and want to make sure I am keeping it before I do.
Plus, I might wait a bit and see if by some miracle, kitkat gets pushed out for this guy, in the next week or 2,and I dont want to have to unroot it, in order to get that.
I know the chances aren't good for that, but, I like to learn about a new phone for a week or 2, then decide what I want to do with it, so I am not in a big hurry to root; there is no custom recovery yet, and of course, no roms, so I can be patient.
Thanks everyone for the insight, seeing as this thread has brought more to the table than just tmo answers and users I'll leave it be. I have, with some regret, opted to swap my phone for a Note 3. I had an issue where I would get temporary screen burns (lasting no more than a few seconds). Seeing as these are high end devices, I expected better from lg. The screen burn a side, the flex really is a great phone.
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IOroot worked awesome
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Ubuntu 13.10 MTP

Can't get this to work and its mildly annoying. I can adb sideload ROMS and whatnot but need to boot into windows to get any real file transfers done.
Strange this is the only phone (tried lg g2, and gal nex) that I have an issue with.
in b4 no replies.
I sympathize with you. Specific to your question I have no answer. Go to the Android website and it talks about Windows and Mac. No Linux.
BUT, I use wifi file transfer pro.... From play store. And also AirDroid. Gets it done through wifi on common network. And it's very fast for me. Hope that helps.
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Ugh... I'll see if I can hack it together.
I was hoping a developer would stop by to enlighten me.
I don't have WiFi for the desktop it's always plugged in.
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Ugh... I'll see if I can hack it together.
I was hoping a developer would stop by to enlighten me.
I don't have WiFi for the desktop it's always plugged in.
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no dev here but i dual boot linux and win7 and i would recommend Google android MTP on linux and read and see what everyone says. i will be booting back into linux tomorrow and i will see what you need to do my self, but right now i have some clients idevices to work on and iTunes and most of my modding software is windows only
Doesn't have to be actually through wireless wifi to work. One of my computers is directly connected to the router. But if no router is used at all then it would not be an option for you
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I just got a Moto X and I'm also running Ubuntu 13.10 on a desktop. When I get home this evening I will test this out and see if I can get it to work in any way. I haven't been on Ubuntu recently since I've been doing the rooting process through Windows.
just installed ubuntu gnome's new lts and its working out of the box

Help With Drivers

No matter where I download them from all I get is some useless PowerPoint program? I admit to not rooting a device since my note 3 but I don't understand why when I keep trying to download the nexus 6 drivers all I get is an empty PowerPoint thing. I could use some help here please. Thanks!
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LittleRedDot said:
No matter where I download them from all I get is some useless PowerPoint program? I admit to not rooting a device since my note 3 but I don't understand why when I keep trying to download the nexus 6 drivers all I get is an empty PowerPoint thing. I could use some help here please. Thanks!
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If you're having trouble with drivers for ADB and fastboot, just use this:
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